The Texas Rangers announced Friday that the club has signed free agent infielder Cliff Pennington to a minor league contract and assigned him to Triple-A Round Rock. Pennington is expected to join the Express on Saturday.

The Texas Rangers announced this morning that the club has purchased the contract of left-handed pitcher Brandon Mann (#52) from Triple-A Round Rock. To make room for Mann on the active roster, the team has optioned left-handed pitcher Yohander Méndez to Round Rock.

Athletes looking to brush up on their pitch, hit, and run skills will have an opportunity to do just that next week at the Texas Rangers MLB Youth Academy at Mercy Street Sports Complex, Presented by Toyota.